Vietnam's Ca Mau to build $951,000 cargo, tourism port
Economy 21:47 08/08/2026Authorities of Ca Mau Province in southern Vietnam have greenlit a VND25-billion (US$951,000) cargo and tourism port project in Song Doc Commune.
Lost in translation: How Chinese, Korean, and Japanese bosses adapt in Vietnam
In-Depth 21:40 08/08/2026Foreign executives often struggle to lead local teams in Vietnam—not just because of cultural differences, but because of deep-seated economic history.
Vietnam fines Grab over $51,000 for consumer rights violations
Economy 19:04 08/08/2026The Vietnam Competition Commission has fined Grab Vietnam VND1.36 billion (US$51,800) for six violations of consumer protection regulations, including rules on personal data, transaction terms, and information transparency.
Floodwaters wash away temporary bridge, isolate over 400 households in Vietnam’s Nghe An
Vietnam News 17:28 08/08/2026Floodwaters have washed away two spans of a temporary bridge in My Ly Commune, Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam, cutting off more than 400 households from the commune center, a local official said on Saturday.
Vietnam's Economic police asked to reinforce core role in combat against corruption, economic crimes
Vietnam News 16:56 08/08/2026Vietnamese National Assembly chairman Tran Thanh Man attended a ceremony held in Hanoi on August 8 to mark the 70th traditional day of the Economic Police (August 10, 1956–2026), requesting the force continue to solidify its core role in the fight against corruption, wastefulness, negative practices, economic crimes, and smuggling.
Vietnam busts explosives smuggling ring from Laos, seizes over 210kg
Vietnam News 15:20 08/08/2026Quang Tri border guards in central Vietnam have arrested two suspects and seized more than 210 kilograms of explosives in a smuggling operation that allegedly transported the materials illegally from Laos into Vietnam.
First Vietnamese bank surpasses $762mn in quarterly net interest income
Economy 16:12 07/08/2026Vietnam’s listed banking sector posted total net interest income of VND164.47 trillion (US$6.3 billion) in the second quarter of 2026, up over 9.2 percent from the previous quarter, with VietinBank becoming the first bank to exceed VND20 trillion ($762 million) in quarterly net interest income.
Foreign tourists enjoy easier QR payments across Vietnam as cross-border network expands
Economy 13:53 07/08/2026Vietnam is accelerating the expansion of cross-border QR payment services, allowing international visitors to pay with familiar banking apps and digital wallets from their home countries.
Explainer: Why Tet length is always up for debate in Vietnam
In-Depth 09:51 07/08/2026Every year, the country's hundred million citizens wait for a final prime ministerial decree to settle a high-stakes gamble: exactly how many days the nation will shutter for Tet, its most sacred—and logistically complex—homecoming ritual.
Why experts think Vietnam leads Southeast Asia's charge to World Cup 2030
Vietnam News 08:19 07/08/2026Is the dream within reach for the Golden Dragons? Even one of Thailand's most respected football figures believes Vietnam is ahead.
Chinese visitors can now use Weixin Pay QR codes in Vietnam
Travel 08:04 07/08/2026Chinese visitors can now use Weixin Pay to scan VietQR codes for payments in Vietnam, eliminating the need to carry cash or use international bank cards.
